Tag Archive for: Mint

Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta

Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/4 cup minced shallots (1 large) 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup good olive oil 1 teaspoon…

Arugula and Snap Pea Salad

Arugula and Snap Pea Salad INGREDIENTS Kosher salt 1 pound sugar snap peas, stem ends and strings removed Extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, smashed Pinch of crushed red pepper ¼ pound prosciutto, sliced thin and cut crosswise…

Cucumber, Strawberry, Lime and Mint Water

Cucumber, Strawberry, Lime and Mint Water INGREDIENTS 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup sliced cucumbers 2 limes, sliced 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves Ice cubes Water DIRECTIONS   In a half-gallon jar, or a 2 quart pitcher,…

Orzo Salad with Radish, Fennel and Scallion

Orzo Salad with Radish, Fennel and Scallion Lemony dressing and fresh mint add vibrant flavor to this myrecipes.com pasta salad. Serve chilled or at room temperature, and garnish with pretty mint leaves, if desired INGREDIENTS 8 ounces…

Chicken Pita Pockets with Chard and Minted Yogurt

Chickpea Pita Pockets with Chard and Minted Yogurt INGREDIENTS   1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon…

Roasted Beets with Cumin, Lime and Mint

Roasted Beets with Cumin, Lime and Mint INGREDIENTS Beets 1 bunch medium beets (1-2 pounds without greens) Olive oil Dressing 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3/4 tablespoon honey 2…

Fresh Minted Lemonade

Fresh Minted Lemonade INGREDIENTS 2 cups sugar 6 cups water 2 cups fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup mint leaves DIRECTIONS   To make simple syrup: Place 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until…

Watermelon Mojito with Fresh Mint

Watermelon Mojito with Fresh Mint INGREDIENTS 30 large fresh mint leaves, coarsely torn by hand 3 to 4 thick slices fresh watermelon 12 ounces light rum, such as Bacardi 1/2 cup simple syrup (see below recipe) 6 tablespoons freshly…

Asparagus,Lemon and Mint Risotto

Asparagus, Lemon and Mint Risotto INGREDIENTS 1 bunch fresh asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1 inch lengths, plus a couple whole for garmish 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 large clove of garlic, crushed Juice from half a medium…

Greek Pizza

Greek Pizza INGREDIENTS Crust: Cornmeal, for dusting Flour, for dusting 1 (1 pound) ball store-bought pizza dough Topping: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, pale green and white parts only, thinly sliced Salt…

Oven Roasted Plum Tomatoes

Oven Roasted Plum Tomatoes From the Silver Palate Cookbook, slow-roasting tomatoes concentrates their sweetness and makes them the perfect addition to summertime salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. INGREDIENTS 6-10 halved and seeded…

Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad

Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/4 cup minced shallots (1 large) or very sweet white onion 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup good olive…